Karen Hawkins
Eidson,TN
Summary
Accomplished Supervising Right of Way Agen 33 years of property acquisition management experience for public utilities. Focused land ownership leader and project manager with vast expertise on legal and technical issues related to property transfers. Dedicated to negotiating best terms for employers and managing projects on time and within budget.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Right of Way Agent
Department of Transportation
Redding
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided technical support on complex issues related to land use planning and development regulations.
- Worked onsite during construction as liaison between construction crews and property owners to determine crews treated property with respect.
- Consulted local, municipal, county and state governmental entities to check project compliance with road use and environmental regulations.
- Managed multiple projects while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, county and municipal regulations regarding land use planning and zoning.
- Coordinated with landowners regarding preferred property access methods for construction or utility maintenance and interpreted and explained project plans.
Supervising RIght of Way Agent
State of California Department of Transportation
Redding, CA
06.2010 - 12.2022
- Reviewed and updated right of way plans, maps and records for accuracy.
- Prepared and processed documents such as deeds, easements, releases, agreements and other related materials.
- Investigated land title issues to ensure proper ownership for acquisition purposes.
- Organisze and direct the work of 45 Right of Way Agents to complete the delivery of the Redding and Eureka area projects for the Department
- Worked with local agencies and government agencies for cooperative projects and to coordinate projects on property owned by those agencies.
- Worked with the legal department for on going legal matters.
- Arranged Training for the departments agents under my control.
Associate Right of Way Agent
State of California Department of Transportation
Redding
10.1998 - 04.2001
- Generated clear and concise documentation and handled agreements, revisions and modifications to agreements, correspondence contact logs, formal releases and notarizations.
- Met with property owners at end of construction process to compensate for crop loss or other damages due to construction.
- Planned and conducted negotiation meetings with property owners to acquire right of way for clients' projects and established relationships with landowners as single point of contact.
- Performed administrative duties including filing documents, preparing reports and managing data entry into databases.
- Coordinated with landowners regarding preferred property access methods for construction or utility maintenance and interpreted and explained project plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Business
Chico State University
Chico, CA05-1988
Skills
- Regulatory knowledge
- Value Estimation
- Contract Administration
- Permitting
- Documentation Review
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Right of Way Agent
Department of Transportation
04.2024 - 06.2024
Supervising RIght of Way Agent
State of California Department of Transportation
06.2010 - 12.2022
Associate Right of Way Agent
State of California Department of Transportation
10.1998 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Business
Chico State University